Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region decides to invoke all actions under Stage II of the GRAP with immediate effect in NCR Region

The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region ( “CAQMS”) has decided to invoke all actions as envisaged under Stage II of the GRAP with immediate effect in the NCR.

 These include :

1. Regular inspection and strict enforcement of dust control measures at C&D sites.

2. Ensure uninterrupted power supply to discourage use of Generator sets.

3. Stop use of Diesel Generators except for the following emergent and essential services :

• Medical/services(Hospitals/NursingHome/Healthcarefacilities)including units involved in manufacturing of life saving medical equipment / devices, drugs and medicines.
• Elevators/Escalators/ travellators etc. in various installations
• Telecommunication / Data Sciences

( Note :

i. In respect of industrial sector due to operational and technical exigencies and to cater to situations of irregular power supplies regulated use of DG sets shall be permitted in accordance with Directions No. 54 to 57 dated 08.02.2022, Direction 68 dated 14.09.2022.

ii. There shall, however, be no restrictions on operation of CNG / PNG / LPG fired Generator Sets for any sector.

iii. Avoid dust generating construction activities during months of October to January

iv. Actions under Stage I of the GRAP needs to be intensified and special drives to be conducted for implementation of actions under Stage II particularly restrictions related to DG sets & use of coal / firewood in tandoors in Hotels, restaurants, and Open Eateries)

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Source : Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region